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Vacancy - HR Officer


Part Time - 5 Mornings per week

Zoë-Life is looking to hire an HR Officer on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate should be in a possession of an HR diploma or equivalent, have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an HR position.

Skills Required:

  • Passion for Team Building: Enthusiastic about developing and maintaining strong, effective teams.

  • Strong Communication Skills: Proficient in facilitating open dialogue and clear communication among team members.

  • HR Practices & Labour Law:  Wide range of generalist experience and knowledge of HR practices and South African labour law.

  • Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and wisdom.

  • HR/Payroll Software: Proficiency in navigating applications, such as VIP or other similar software packages & systems.

  • Microsoft Office Suite, especially proficient in MS Excel & Word.

  • Conflict Resolution:  Problem-solving and ability to diffuse sensitive skills.

 Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Staffing:

  • Assist in the recruitment process by advertising job openings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and coordinating hiring processes.

  • Work with department heads to understand hiring needs and create job descriptions.

  • Participate in onboarding and orientation of new employees.

Employee Relations:

  • Address employee concerns and grievances, ensuring proper documentation and resolution.

  • Promote a positive workplace culture by organizing employee engagement activities and events.

  • Advise management on employee relations and HR best practices.

Training and Development:

  • Identify training needs and organize training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance employee skills and performance.

  • Support career development programs and succession planning.

Performance Management:

  • Assist in the performance appraisal process, ensuring that evaluations are conducted fairly and consistently.

  • Provide guidance to managers on setting performance goals and conducting performance reviews.

HR Policies and Compliance:

  • Ensure that HR policies are up-to-date and comply with labour laws and regulations.

  • Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.

  • Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Support payroll processes and benefits administration, including working closely with payroll service provider.

  • Assist employees with queries regarding compensation and benefits.

HR Administration:

  • Time sheet administration

  • Leave administration

  • Prepare HR reports as required.

  • Handle administrative tasks such as drafting letters, memos, and HR correspondence.

  • Coordinate any HR services that need to be outsourced in conjunction with the senior management.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 6TH NOVEMBER 2024

Any applications received after this date will not be included for consideration.

Only applications received via the job application form link will be considered.

Relevant HR experience is a non-negotiable when applying, should you not have this experience, your application will not be considered.